One criticism that plaintiffs in widespread lawsuits have leveled against transvaginal mesh implants is that the devices were approved without clinical testing.
According to a story in the New York Times, researchers actually did attempt a clinical test, but had to discontinue it early because so many participants were suffering potentially dangerous complications.
Transvaginal mesh implants are sling-like devices meant to treat urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. The lawsuits are based ...
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